Training device for sportsmen and children

ABSTRACT

The utility model relates to physical development of human beings, in particular to training devices for boxers or to toys for developing physical abilities of children. With a view to extend functionalities along with improving the usage conditions of training devices, a training device for boxers is provided, said device comprising a punch absorbing unit connected by means of a flexible cord to a mechanism fixable to a sportsman&#39;s body. Said punch absorbing unit is configured, for example, as a ball, pear or pumpkin made of leather duplicated with dublerin and provided with contrasting painted inserts sewed therein, a cut and holes for lacing up its cavity filled with a shock-absorbing filler. A sealed chamber containing liquid and weight is also arranged in said cavity. The sealed chamber, by means of a synthetic rope passing through an additional leather stripe fixed to the body of the punch absorbing unit, is rigidly connected to the flexible cord configured as a twisted rubber rope. The top end of the rubber rope is in a length-adjustable manner connected to a mechanism fixable to a sportsman&#39;s body, said mechanism being configured as a leather belt with a fixing device.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The utility model relates to physical development of human beings, inparticular to training devices for boxers or to toys for developingphysical abilities of children.

PRIOR ART

A training device for sportsmen going in for combat sports is known(USSR Inventor's Certificate SU 1500325A) intended also for trainingboxers to simulate fighting at close quarters. The device comprises amannequin-shaped means for absorbing punches, suspended from a fixedsupport by means of a flexible cord, and a drive thereof. The flexiblecord is connected to the mannequin body by means of a hinged arm whichcomprises spring-loaded link. The drive is configured as an elasticmember (rubber belt) coupled to a sportsman's forebody and has amechanism fixable to the sportsman's body. The point of fixing theelastic member to the mannequin body is disposed lower than thesuspension point thereof which is disposed at its lumbar region. Themannequin upper part is made heavier than its lower part. When thesportsman moves the mannequin moves together with him. The mannequinmovement simulates forbidden head movements which in actual practiceresult in eyebrow injures suffered by the sportsman.

However, since the mannequin is connected to the fixed support, thistraining device offers few functionality and is not convenient enough inservice.

SUMMARY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

It is an object of the proposed utility model to provide a device fortraining boxers or for developing physical abilities of children, whosedesign features would enable enhancement of its functionality whiledecreasing the same in dimensions and making it more convenient inservice.

Said object is achieved by means of a device for training sportsmen andchildren, said device comprising a punch absorbing means configured, forexample, as a ball, pear or pumpkin made of leather duplicated withdublerin and provided with contrasting painted inserts sewed therein, acut and holes for lacing up the cavity filled with a shock-absorbingfiller, characterized in that a sealed chamber containing liquid and/orweight is arranged in said cavity, said chamber, by means of a syntheticrope passing through a leather stripe fixed to the body of the punchabsorbing unit, being rigidly connected to the flexible cord in the formof a twisted rubber rope whose top end is in a length-adjustable mannerconnected to a mechanism fixable to a sportsman's body, said mechanismbeing configured as a leather belt with a fixing device.

In contrast to the closest prior art whose design features createconditions which only simulate fighting at close quarters, the presentutility model provides a device configured as a balanced punch absorbingunit freely suspended by means of the flexible coupling (umbilicalcord-type) from a sportsman's body, said sportsman being able to movefreely together with the proposed device, so that conditions are creatednot only of fighting at close quarters but also of real fighting againsta moving opponent. At the same time, as the sportsman is able to movefreely together with the device ease of its use is provided.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Next, the utility model will be explained by way of a detaileddescription of the configuration and operation of the proposed devicewith reference to the attached FIG. 1 showing a general view of“Molecula” device for training sportsmen and children.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE UTILITY MODEL

The device comprises a punch absorbing unit which may be differentlyconfigured, for example, as a ball made of leather 1 duplicated withdublerin 2 and provided with a cut and holes 3 for lacing up the ballcavity. Contrasting painted inserts 4 are sewed onto the ball surface.The ball cavity is filled with a shock absorbing filler 5 and has asealed chamber 6 containing liquid or weight 7 which is provided insidesaid cavity. The chamber 6 is coupled by a synthetic rope 8 to a“pigtailed” rubber rope 9 comprising a flexible cord in communicationwith a mechanism fixable to a sportsman's body, for example, to his/herhead, said mechanism being configured as a belt 10 with a fixing device11 and a knot 12 for adjusting the rope 9 length.

For a training session using the proposed device, a punch absorbing unitis selected, for example, a ball depending on the sportsman's weight.The leather belt 10 is fixed by means of the fixing device 11 to thesportsman's head and the ball is positioned at a desired level byadjusting the rubber rope 9 length with the knot 12.

When the ball is punched, it may move in different directions dependingon the punch direction. The balancing weight causes the ball to returnto its initial position, which then moving by inertia simulates allkinds of variants of the opponent's attack. Bright contrasting insertsare provided not only as decorative elements but also for creating avisual contrast. At the same time, as the sportsman is able to movefreely together with the device, a training session is possible whereverconvenient to the sportsman.

Training sessions using “Molecula” device are beneficial to developingreaction, coordination, particular group of muscles, peripheral vision,to stress coping. At the same time, it replaces a number of trainingdevices and no special physical drill is required to practice the same.The device may be practiced at any time, anywhere and by all those whoare willing to improve their skills or just to strengthen health.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

The utility model in any of its embodiments may be industriallyimplemented using the present processes and conventional means.

The proposed device is inexpensive and multifunctional, easy tomanufacture and convenient in service.

1. “Molecula” device for training sportsmen or children, said devicecomprising a means fixable to a sportsman's or child's body, to whichmeans a punch absorbing unit is connected which is configured, forexample, as a ball, pear or pumpkin made of leather or a strong materialand provided with a hole for closing its cavity wherein ashock-absorbing filler is arranged. characterized in that a sealedchamber containing liquid and/or weight is arranged in the cavity ofsaid punch absorbing unit, said chamber, by means of a link passingthrough an additional leather stripe fixed to the body of said punchabsorbing unit, being rigidly connected to the flexible cord whose topend is in a length-adjustable manner connected to said means fixable toa sportsman's body.
 2. “Molecula” device for training sportsmen orchildren according to claim 1, characterized in that said sealed chamberis coupled to said flexible cord by means of a synthetic rubber rope. 3.“Molecula” device for training sportsmen or children according to claim1, characterized in that said means fixable to a sportsman's body isconfigured as a leather belt with a fixing device.